Joe and team at iSanook went out of their way to make my stay possible, comfortable and delightful. The iSanook space is very clean and modern, apparently built in about 2011 (according to occasional decals that haven't been removed). The rooms are quite spacious. There is a lap pool, gym, and two rooftop soaking tubs, which are a nice touch. I found the internet to be quite stable and usable, but one does need to reenter their password if the connection is idle more than a few hours.

A lot of other posters have made a big deal about the location. When I arrived in Bangkok, I took the BTS to the MRT and walked to the hotel with no problem whatsoever, without using anything but the instructions that were posted by the staff. That said, if you are coming from western countries, mobile maps providers all have a difficult time with addresses in Thailand and you are advised to look for the building by name. Once you are close, there are small signs posted for blocks that would be illegal in most western countries that will get you to the residence. This neighborhood has a lot of one-way streets and they pass by fast, so bring the phone number to the front desk and have your cab driver call the front desk the first time you arrive should you choose other than public transit and walking to arrive.

The location itself is not a hub for nightlife, but that's a completely different price range, and to that end, I found the location quite to my liking. The security is quite comprehensive in the complex, but I never felt that I ever needed it, the people in the surrounding community are gentle, friendly and unassuming. Pay close attention to the shops, most don't have big signs and the places that look like a restaurant with lights on at 3am are actually open and serving food. I never had a hint of anything but the cleanest food every place that I went, and I don't have a particularly strong stomach for bugs.

Lastly, besides local access to Bang Rak to the south, don't underestimate Sam Yan to the north! There's a ton of great little places to eat and shop just to the west of the university, including the giant Sam Yan open market, the "I'm Park" mall to the north of that and a stroll between them to see the majestic auto dismantler yards between the two!